The Things They Carried Chapter 1 "The Things They Carried" Reading Check Quiz

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    Jimmy exchanged letters with a girl named Martha. 

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  • 2. 

    Who does Jimmy think is responsible for Lavender's death? 

    • Henry Dobbins

    • Lee Strunk

    • Rat Kiley

    • Himself

    Correct Answer
    A. Himself
    Explanation
    Jimmy thinks that he is responsible for Lavender's death.

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  • 3. 

    Jimmy is so depressed about Lavender's death that he: 

    • Gives up smoking

    • Burns pictures of Martha

    • Writes a letter to Martha

    • Cries

    Correct Answer
    A. Burns pictures of Martha
    Explanation
    Jimmy is so devastated by Lavender's death that he takes extreme measures to cope with his grief. Burning pictures of Martha, his actions indicate that he is trying to detach himself from any reminders of her, possibly as a way to move on from his loss. This act of burning the pictures symbolizes his attempt to let go of the past and find closure in his own way.

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  • 4. 

    A complicated mission that involved drawing lots among 17 people was to: 

    • Be the messenger to the enemies

    • Search and destroy tunnel complexes

    • Plant mines on the enemy bridge

    • Grab food for the team

    Correct Answer
    A. Search and destroy tunnel complexes
  • 5. 

    How did Lavender's death affect Jimmy? 

    • It made him seem weak in front of his comrades

    • It helped him realize that Martha is a bad women

    • It made him work harder to be a good leader.

    • It made him happy

    Correct Answer
    A. It made him work harder to be a good leader.
    Explanation
    Lavender's death affected Jimmy by making him work harder to be a good leader. This suggests that the death of his comrade had a profound impact on him, motivating him to improve his leadership skills and take his responsibilities more seriously. The loss of Lavender may have served as a wake-up call for Jimmy, reminding him of the importance of his role and pushing him to strive for excellence in leading his comrades.

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  • 6. 

    "All he could do was _______. He used his entrenching tool like an ax, slashing, feeling both love and hate, and then later, when it was full dark, he sat at the bottom of his foxhole and wept. "(17) 

    • Cut

    • Dig

    • Cry

    Correct Answer
    A. Dig
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "dig". The passage mentions that "All he could do was _______" and later describes the character using his entrenching tool like an ax, which implies that he was using it to dig. Additionally, the passage states that he sat at the bottom of his foxhole and wept, suggesting that he was engaged in a physically demanding task like digging.

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  • 7. 

    To Lavender, tranquilizers were: 

    • A condiment

    • A drug

    • A mean of defense

    • A weapon

    Correct Answer
    A. A drug
    Explanation
    Lavender perceived tranquilizers as a drug. This suggests that Lavender viewed tranquilizers as a substance used for medical purposes, possibly to alleviate anxiety or induce relaxation. This interpretation aligns with the common understanding of tranquilizers as medications that have a calming effect on the central nervous system.

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  • 8. 

    What was the significance of the pebble? All of the following are true EXCEPT: 

    • Martha gave it to Jimmy as a lucky charm

    • Jimmy said that it tasted like the sea.

    • The pebble helped him keep himself focused.

    • Jimmy found this to be romantic.

    Correct Answer
    A. The pebble helped him keep himself focused.
    Explanation
    The given options describe the significance of the pebble. Martha gave it to Jimmy as a lucky charm, Jimmy said that it tasted like the sea, and Jimmy found this to be romantic. However, the option "The pebble helped him keep himself focused" is not true.

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  • 9. 

    Which of the following does NOT determine what one carries? 

    • Superstition

    • Rank

    • Environment

    • 2 of the Above

    • None of the Above

    Correct Answer
    A. None of the Above
    Explanation
    The question is asking which of the given options does not determine what one carries. The options are superstition, rank, environment, 2 of the above, and none of the above. By process of elimination, we can determine that the correct answer is "None of the Above" because superstition, rank, and environment all have the potential to influence what one carries. Therefore, none of the options listed determine what one carries.

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  • 10. 

    Towards the end of the chapter, what is the symbolism that O'Brien uses when he mentions a plane taking off and a big sleek sliver bird? "...but it was more than a plane, it was a real bird, a big sleek silver bird..." 

    • A bird has wings so it takes the burden off the soldiers.

    • A plane symbolizes their journey back to america

    • It is a feeling of traveling so fast that the soldiers can't see straight.

    • A silver bird is a precious bird that should be saved, much like the soldiers

    Correct Answer
    A. A bird has wings so it takes the burden off the soldiers.
    Explanation
    The correct answer suggests that the symbolism used by O'Brien is that a bird has wings so it takes the burden off the soldiers. This implies that the soldiers, like the bird, are able to escape the weight and hardships of war through flight. The use of the word "burden" implies that the soldiers are relieved of their responsibilities and troubles when they are in the air, providing them with a sense of freedom and liberation.

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  • 11. 

    The setting of the war is in the city of __________. (either first word, last word or both) 

    Correct Answer
    Than, Ke, Than Ke
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Than Ke". This suggests that the setting of the war is in the city of Than Ke.

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